micro wind turbine, definition of

Micro wind turbine is an umbrella term for small scale wind turbines that are typically deployed on or near buildings and used to generate electricity that is transmitted direct to the property.

Micro wind turbines have in the past been criticized for being visually intrusive and generating less energy than expected.

However, suppliers maintain that models can generate up to 100Kw of energy and represent an efficient source of on-site renewable energy as long as they are situated correctly.

• Tiny two-pound Micro Wind Turbine folds up just like an umbrella
  While scaled-up renewable energy plants can generate a great deal of energy, there's a huge demand for smaller devices in off-grid, remote, or harsh locations...